ArabianEmpires&Caliphates
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I have no idea who that singer/rapper is but the likes of Mariah Carey, Enrique Iglesias, OneRepublic, The Black Eyed Peas, David Guetta and a host of other well-known artists have already held concerts in recent years and everything was civil and decent. As well as Arab singers (local and non-local) and even opera choirs etc.
Film festivals etc.
I personally don't care and stick to local Arab artists obviously.
In any case if she is an obscene artist she should not have been invited and 99.99% of all the people will agree and not attend her concert in Jeddah.
Are you joking? Saudi Arabian women are the most educated women in the entire Muslim world. Outnumber men at the universities as one of the few countries in the world. 100% literacy rate. More Saudi Arabian women have degrees from top Western universities than any other Muslim community. Saudi Arabian women are part and parcel of every community and walk of life in KSA. From scientists, leaders of the largest stock market in the Muslim world, directors of banks, Shura Council members, traffic police, military (with the recent law changes), lawyers etc.
Being protective and conservative in general has no baring on that.
Don't confuse a few 30 year old laws created under the Sahwa period, such as the moronic ban on women driving, with the reality, history or culture.
The percentage of women in the workforce is also increasing although must be improved.
I don't get the rage. Every Muslim country has been doing this for years under much worse circumstances (from an Islamic perspective). Why should such international events not be made available for Saudi Arabians and the huge expat community? KSA is opening up for tourism (huge potential, already in the top 15 of most visited countres in the world) so obviously cultural events and entertainment must be made public. That is how the world is in 2019. People like this Ricky Mini should not be allowed though.
Film festivals etc.
I personally don't care and stick to local Arab artists obviously.
In any case if she is an obscene artist she should not have been invited and 99.99% of all the people will agree and not attend her concert in Jeddah.
Are you joking? Saudi Arabian women are the most educated women in the entire Muslim world. Outnumber men at the universities as one of the few countries in the world. 100% literacy rate. More Saudi Arabian women have degrees from top Western universities than any other Muslim community. Saudi Arabian women are part and parcel of every community and walk of life in KSA. From scientists, leaders of the largest stock market in the Muslim world, directors of banks, Shura Council members, traffic police, military (with the recent law changes), lawyers etc.
Being protective and conservative in general has no baring on that.
Don't confuse a few 30 year old laws created under the Sahwa period, such as the moronic ban on women driving, with the reality, history or culture.
The percentage of women in the workforce is also increasing although must be improved.
I don't get the rage. Every Muslim country has been doing this for years under much worse circumstances (from an Islamic perspective). Why should such international events not be made available for Saudi Arabians and the huge expat community? KSA is opening up for tourism (huge potential, already in the top 15 of most visited countres in the world) so obviously cultural events and entertainment must be made public. That is how the world is in 2019. People like this Ricky Mini should not be allowed though.
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Took a quick look at Arabic Twitter and literally 90%+ of the comments were negative about her. Respected artists have been welcome and will be welcome not individuals like that fruitcake.
